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KS52 UVX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,029 mi
Last recorded126,029 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 UVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 126,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 121,010 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 121,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bolts loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 118,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 109,139 miles

Exhaust has slight blow

Front Both brake pipes to flexi slightly corroded

Front Both headlights slightly misted

Front Discs worn

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link ball joint has slight play in ball joint

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Rear Both brake pipes to flexi slightly corroded

Rear Discs worn

Rear Suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 102,503 miles

Exhaust has slight blow

Front Both brake pipes to flexis slightly corroded

Handbrake reserve travel has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak

Rear Both brake pipes to flexis slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe across axle slightly corroded

Rear Discs worn

Pass 25 Oct 2017 94,110 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 89,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 76,816 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,685 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,183 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 50,565 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 50,565 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 46,206 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 41,090 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,474 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 35,459 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,035 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,671 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 18,700 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KS52 UVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS52 UVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS52 UVX?

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What year was KS52 UVX registered?

KS52 UVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is KS52 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 UVX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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